Professional Engineer 1 (Civil / Transportation)

Duties Description When required, perform level 1 load ratings of bridges undergoing rehabilitation or replacement in the Contract Program.

Perform and / or oversee level 1 load ratings on all large structures. The Authority owns and maintains the following ten large structures (all large mainline truss or cable stay bridges) :

• Mario M. Cuomo Bridges (2) (Tappan Zee)
• Catskill
• Kaaterskill
• Castleton
• Normanskill
• Grand Island Bridges (4)

Perform, QC and QA Level 2 inhouse load rating by creating, managing, or updating the xml files (200 annually) using VIRTIS and BDIS.

Produce Level 2 cover page (for inspection report) and summary sheet (for BIN folders). Upload all updated xml files into the NYSDOT system for Federal submission.

Provide training to Load Rating QC and QA engineers, in-house and consultant TLs and ATLs as needed.

Assist HQ Bridge Inspection Unit in processing Special Hauling Permits. This includes evaluating the load effect of overweight vehicles crossing bridges on our mainline and overhead structures.

Evaluate and respond to Bridge Safety Inspection Engineers (BSIE's) and Division Bridge Engineers (DBE's) requests for Load Analyses to determine the loss of load carrying capacity because of additional overlays placed on structures.

Evaluate extent of damage to structural members damaged by vehicle impacts. Fascia and / or interior girders can be modified to reflect the loss of section due to damage and the effect on the load carrying capacity of the superstructure. Engineering judgment and familiarity with the Level 2 Load Rating program is required.

Perform, QC and QA on remaining fatigue life analyses for special emphasis inspection details, using current NYSDOT MathCad.

Perform level 1 or level 2 load ratings due to installation of utility lines (gas, water, electrical, sewer, etc.) that may be added to fascia or interior girders.

Perform load rating for any bridges that may require load posting.

Manage the Consultants performing Level 2 Load Ratings for the bridge inspection program. This involves addressing any questions and checking the progress of their work throughout the year.

Perform data entry or QC review of Level 2 load ratings entered into BDIS. Other infrastructure inspection related tasks and analysis, as needed and / or requested by Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service to a Grade 23 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1

NY HELPS Qualifications :

A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.

Qualifying degrees : Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.

Qualifying experience : One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways / roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Additional Comments This is a Unit 2 / CSEA position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.

We offer FREE onsite employee parking.

Remote work availability and hours will be discussed at time of interview.

ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION :

The salary range for this position comprises all applicable annual components of pay that includes :

Recruitment & Retention Pay : $7,000

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT :

All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Olivia

Telephone 518-436-2725

Fax 518-471-5076

Email Address canvassreply7@thruway.ny.gov

Address

Street 200 Southern Boulevard

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12209

Notes on Applying If interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. Please include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.

Salary : $7,000